Mobility Assistance in Yuma, AZ: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Yuma, AZ: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22% in Yuma County)

2,027

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

14 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Yuma)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Yuma County)

About 3,935 Yuma residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 22% in Yuma County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

2,027 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Yuma that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Palmeira Home Healthcare; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Yuma compared with Yuma County and Arizona

Census figure	Yuma	Yuma County	Arizona
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.9%	5.0%	5.7%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	24%	25%
Households with no vehicle	5.8%	5.5%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,159	$48,331	—

Older residents in towns around Yuma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Somerton, AZ	12 mi	1,625	14%
San Luis, AZ	12 mi	3,760	29%
Fortuna Foothills, AZ	12 mi	13,101	19%
Avenue B and C, AZ	16 mi	750	35%
Wellton, AZ	20 mi	1,316	18%
Holtville, CA	54 mi	991	24%

Home health agencies serving Yuma (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Yuma, AZ	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 341-1300
Palmeira Home Healthcare	Phoenix, AZ	160 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(480) 456-4400
Enhabit Home Health	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(214) 239-6500
Acacia Home Health, Inc.	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 726-9163
Caring Touch Home Care, LLC	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(928) 783-2188
Artmed Health Care, Inc	Pasadena, CA	237 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(747) 666-1188

Emergency hospitals near Yuma

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma	Yuma, AZ	14 mi	not rated	(469) 341-7800
Yuma Regional Medical Center	Yuma, AZ	15 mi	2 of 5	(928) 336-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of Yuma. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Yuma

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,263 monthly median income of Yuma households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Yuma: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Yuma?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,263 monthly median income of Yuma households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Yuma, AZ